Tampa, Florida vs. College Station, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in College Station, Texas is 14.7% cheaper than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $64,007 in College Station, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, College Station, Texas is cheaper than Tampa, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in College Station
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. College Station, TX
Compared to Tampa, College Station is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.7% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  37.5% lower
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower